Armstrong is celebrating its 100th anniversary as the forerunner of linoleum. They led the US into the linoleum age in 1909!! There is currently resurgence in the floor covering industry of linoleum and it’s no surprise that Armstrong is leading the way. The linoleum of today isn’t what your grandparents had in their house. Why is there a renewed interest in linoleum, the product most boomers don’t use as discount flooring? One can only glean that it has something to do with sustainability.

Linoleum is made today as it was all those years ago with renewable raw materials including: “cork powder, linseed oil, limestone, organic pigments and jute backing”. In fact linoleum can add to your LEED rating, is compliant with California’s low-VOC emissions standards and that is only two “green” certifications- there are more. There are new patterns and colors that Armstrong has come out with for it’s 100th celebration.

Linoleum looks great with other flooring. Cheap carpet and discount hardwood flooring alike look great with linoleum. Keep in mind linoleum has a long life span as well as being green. Happy 100th year anniversary to Armstrong as it celebrates the introduction of linoleum to the U.S and thank you for always being “green”.

Visit either Carpet Depot location for the largest carpet selection in the Greater Phoenix area. Carpet Depot also carries Armstrong linoleum, discount laminate flooring, tile and hardwood flooring. As one of the largest independent floor covering dealers, Carpet Depot passes on the savings to its customers.

Going through the current floor covering industry materials one can safely say there are no rules concerning color. Every manufacturer produces color trend carpets every year but in fact they also produce colors for years that people continue to buy. A great aspect of carpet is if in a few years you decide to redecorate and would like to use a different color palette it is easier to take out the existing carpet and replace it with new carpet than if you had discount hardwood flooring. Removing stone, porcelain/ceramic or discount laminate flooring is time consuming, costly and messy. Some colors remain constant and true in their definitions. Green is usually associated with nature. Gray is typically reserved for a more contemporary home. Red is for the dramatic at heart while rose reminds one of glamor. Of course neutrals are always in style. Since color has an impact on any room it should be kept in mind that lighter colors tend to make a room appear larger while darker colors tend to create a cozier atmosphere. However, don’t be afraid to use color. If you love a color in your home then use it on your floor. Color is meant to make us feel good especially in our home. One last piece of advice, don’t forget the furniture. You want to take into consideration the color of the furniture when making flooring purchases.

Carpet Depot has two locations in the greater Phoenix area to service the Phoenix Metro area. Carpet Depot is the largest independent cheap carpet and discount floor covering dealer in the area. We are able to pass along great savings to our customers. For all your flooring needs and for the best deals in the Phoenix area shop Carpet Depot.

There are many trends in the floor covering industry from color and size to different textures. Carpet comes in so many varieties it can be overwhelming. The same hold true for discount hardwood flooring, laminates, stone, ceramic and vinyl flooring. So how do you get started? Well take a deep breath and then answer some basic questions about the area you wish to purchase a new floor for. Think about how the room is used most Is it a heavy traffic area with a lot of activity? Does the room have lots of natural light? Does the room stand-alone or does it flow into other rooms? Is the feel of the room a casual feel or more formal feel? Do you entertain frequently? Does the room open to the outside? Are you selling your home in the immediate future? Are you planning on living in your home for a while? What do you want people to notice when they first enter a room? Understanding your expectations of the room will help you decide on what type of flooring you would like to purchase. It will help you narrow your decisions as to color, size and textures. The next blog will go into specific trends for different flooring types. In the meantime answer the above questions and you will get a great idea of what type of flooring you would like in your home. Accordingly, make sure you turn to a retailer that offers large stock selection of carpet rolls and tile laminates such as Carpet Depot which will be able to provide for your specific needs.